The article discusses a parenting challenge where a 4.5-year-old child delays sleep by engaging in imaginative play. While the parents aim to encourage healthy sleep habits, they wish to maintain their child's spirit of independence and creativity. Suggestions provided include adjusting bedtime interactions, such as reading or storytelling, to capture the child's interest while promoting restful sleep. The importance of balancing creativity with sufficient sleep for a child's health is emphasized.
"It's possible that she is staying up for the attention she gets from your interjecting. You might try sitting with her a little longer at bed time to read books or ask her to tell you stories from her own imagination."
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